SUPERMAN BATMAN (2003)

"Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Mike Johnson Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning return for a special 3-part story! The Prankster succeeds in creating his ultimate revenge when he makes The Man of Steel disappear forever! It's up to the World's Greatest Detective to find his friend, but to do that, he'll have to embark on a quest to a place that could mean the end of The Worlds Finest Duo! Robin and John Henry Irons guest-star in part 1 of 'Nanopolis'! On sale March 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Mike Johnson Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend Part 2 of 'Nanopolis'! Guest writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning join Mike Johnson and superstar artist Whilce Portacio (WETWORKS, BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL) to take you to a place The World's Finest heroes have never been before! Batman risks everything to save The Man of Steel, but can even his newest Bat-technology help against an unprecedented threat? On sale April 15 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US "

"Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Mike Johnson Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend Part 3 of 'Nanopolis'! Guest writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning join Mike Johnson and superstar artist Whilce Portacio (WETWORKS, BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL) to take you to a place The World's Finest heroes have never been before! It's an out-of-control Superman vs. The Dark Knight, with the lives of both men hanging in the balance! Look out for two issues in one month to conclude 'Nanopolis'! On sale April 29 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US "

"Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art and cover by Francis Manapul Rising star artist Francis Manapul joins Michael Green and Mike Johnson for a special 2-part story we could only call 'Mash-Up'! When the going gets tough in the city of Gothamopolis, there's only one thing to do: call in the Justice Titans to save the day! Wait, what? On sale May 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art and cover by Francis Manapul It's the action-packed finale of 'Mash-Up'! Superman and Batman team with the Justice Titans to take down the worst villains in Gothamopolis! But who is the hidden mastermind behind this topsy-turvy world? On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque When the inmates take over Arkham Asylum, it's a job for the World's Finest duo - Robin and Supergirl! Rafael Albuquerque (BLUE BEETLE) joins the series as regular artist for a story we could only call 'Sidekicked!' On sale July 15 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque It's the start of an all-new arc bringing an old foe back from the dead who endangers the loved ones of both Superman and Batman! With Lois Lane and Alfred Pennyworth kidnapped, the secrets of the World's Finest heroes are an open book for one villain to exploit. On sale August 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Joe Casey Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque Batman makes a shocking discovery with possible Kryptonian origins that places the duo in certain doom - unless Superman makes the ultimate sacrifice... On sale September 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Peter Johnson & Matt Cherniss Art by Rafael Albuquerque Cover by Dustin Nguyen What scares Batman and Superman? Even worse, what scares their greatest foes, The Joker and Lex Luthor? Horror comes alive in this very special Halloween tale from Peter Johnson (SUPERNATURAL) and Matt Cherniss (Sub-Mariner)! On sale October 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Scott Kolins Art and cover by Scott Kolins The Blackest Night blankets the world of Superman and Batman yet again! But this time it's not what you think! Get ready for a team-up of epic proportions as Bizarro and Man-Bat face down the undead power of Black Lantern Solomon Grundy! On sale November 18 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Scott Kolins Art and cover by Scott Kolins Black Lantern Solomon Grundy is out to destroy all monsters in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! One target has already fallen. But who will be next? And what will it cost Man-Bat? On sale December 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Joe Casey Art and cover by Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes It's the start of a new arc pitting the World's Greatest Detective and The Man of Steel against a shape-shifting villain! But why is this new baddie continuing a thousand-year-old war against Krypton? Featuring art by Ardian Syaf (BLACKEST NIGHT: BATMAN) and written by fan-favorite scribe Joe Casey! On sale January 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by Joe Casey • Art and cover by Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes Uncover the secret aftermath of OUR WORLDS AT WAR in this issue as the identity of the shape shifting, fugitive Durlan is revealed! Continue exploring past DCU events in this second issue of the new direction for the series!"

"Written by JOE CASEY Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES As Batman springs his trap for the shape-shifting Durlan terrorist stranded on Earth, Superman and NRG-X battle out Round Two in the Fortress of Solitude!"

"Written by JOE CASEY • Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES It's the final showdown! When N-RGX targets Superman and his Fortress of Solitude, Batman is left alone in space to go head-to-head with the most vicious of alien terrorists!"

"Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by JERRY ORDWAY Cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO Legendary writer Paul Levitz begins a new story here with 'Worship,' a tale that will have repercussions for a millennium. While The Man of Steel's godlike presence on another world is perverted by Lex Luthor, zealous Superman followers look to make human sacrifices in his name back on Earth. Can Batman save the first victim before it's too late?"

"Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by JERRY ORDWAY Cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO Legendary writer Paul Levitz continues the 'Worship' storyline as both Superman and Batman battle for the life of Lois Lane with the Cult of Superman who want to make her their ultimate sacrifice. Meanwhile, on a distant world, Lex Luthor tends to his future flock "

"Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by JERRY ORDWAY Cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES In How Not To Be A God, Luthor's plan for the planet Lexor progresses while Superman and Batman search for those behind the cult that wants to sacrifice Lois in the name of their Man of Steel god. On sale JULY 21 32 pg, FC $2.99 US"

"Written by PAUL LEVITZ, JOE KELLY, DAVID FINCH, J.T. KRUL, STEVEN T. SEAGLE and others Art by JERRY ORDWAY, DAVID FINCH, ADAM HUGHES, FRANCIS MANAPUL, DUNCAN ROULLEAU and others Cover by FRANK QUITELY You're invited to a spectacular anniversary celebration as Paul Levitz unites the World's Finest with the super-team he's best known for - the Legion of Super-Heroes! Lex Luthor has finally unleashed a threat powerful enough to gain the Legion's attention in the far future, but to take Luthor down, they'll have to journey into the past and ask for help from both Batman and Superboy! Plus, Joe Kelly and various writers and artists chronicle the history of The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight in adventures that span from yesterday into the far beyond! Adam Hughes writes and draws a tale starring Supergirl and Batgirl, J.T. Krul and Francis Manipul deliver a tale of Superboy and Red Robin seeking advice from their mentors, Ace and Krypto get leashed by Duncan Rouleau, David Finch writes and illustrates a story for the first time, and Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle, Billy Tucci and many more surprises help commemorate this anniversary extravaganza! On sale AUGUST 18 • 56 pg, FC $4.99 US"

"Written by JUDD WINICK Art by MARCO RUDY Cover by NIC KLEIN In the shadow of the 'Return of Bruce Wayne,' The Man of Steel remembers the fall of The Dark Knight as Dick Grayson takes the mantle of the Bat. But the new Batman is surprised to learn that his first obstacle is Superman! And a threat both alien and mystical erupts in Gotham City that will forge - or break - this new World's Finest team. On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US"

"Written by JOSH WILLIAMSON Art and cover by ALE GARZA Something evil is haunting Supergirl! But whatever's causing the disturbance is nothing compared to what she's about to run into in Gotham City when she seeks help from the new Robin, Damian. Can these two get along long enough to stop the nightmares plaguing Metropolis? Find out in this special Halloween issue! On sale OCTOBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by JOE KELLY Art and cover by ED BENES It's open season on the World's Finest as it looks like all their worst enemies have joined forces to take down both Batman and Superman. Who could possibly be behind this carefully coordinated attack?"

"Written by CHRIS ROBERSON Art by JESUS MERINO Cover by FIONA STAPLES Get ready to go back to the 853rd century as SUPERMAN/BATMAN visits the world of DC ONE MILLION! What dangerous foe threatens to destroy both the 853rd and 21st centuries? Find out here in the first part of a 2-part story by Chris Roberson (I, ZOMBIE) and Jesus Merino (JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA)! On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by CHRIS ROBERSON Art by JESUS MERINO Cover by FIONA STAPLES Okay, so not only is the 853rd century in dire peril, so is the 21st! Surely the combined might of the DC ONE MILLION Batman and Superman and the present-day Bats and Supes is enough to save the day, right? No? Shoot. Well, this looks like a job for Robin, The Toy Wonder! Written by up-and-comer Chris Roberson (CINDERELLA) with art by Jesus Merino (JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA)! On sale JANUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by CULLEN BUNN Art by CHRISCROSS & MARC DEERING Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN 'Sorcerer Kings' Part 1 of 4! Who is that weird Batman on the cover? What has happened to the Earth's sun? And how is it all connected to the mysterious armored figure that Shadowpact discovers in an abandoned factory outside Metropolis? Writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun) and artist ChrisCross (FIRESTORM) launch Superman and Batman on an utterly epic journey - one that will leave no corner of the DCU untouched! On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by CULLEN BUNN Art by CHRISCROSS & MARC DEERING Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN 'Sorcerer Kings' part 2 of 4! When Superman mysteriously vanishes from Earth, Batman must call upon some of the DCU's top mystics such as Dr. Occult to get some answers. Meanwhile, The Man of Steel finds himself fighting side-by-side with a strange Batman against a horde of Solomon Grundies. And just what is the sun doing to his powers? On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by CULLEN BUNN Art by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN The penultimate chapter of 'Sorcerer Kings' finds Batman, Doctor Occult, Detective Chimp and Klarion the Witchboy facing a magical Armageddon in the present as Superman is taken to meet the future Justice League at the Hall of Doom! How did things go so wrong - and can anything be done to stop it? "

"Written by CULLEN BUNN Art by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN Superman must help the JLA of the future - Aquaman, Klarion the Warlock, Traci 13, Stanley and His Monster, Scream Queen, and Jason Blood - in preventing Morgaine le Fey from traveling back in time to our era and destroying the sun! But Batman insists that you can't change the past, and well, Batman is kind of always right, so... hello, eternal darkness? Cullen Bunn and ChrisCross bring 'Sorcerer Kings' to its shattering conclusion!"

"Written by JUDD WINICK Art by TRAVEL FOREMAN Cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA Witness Dick Grayson's first adventure with Superman as Batman in this thrilling story that pits The Dark Knight and The Man of Steel against the monstrous villain Sabbac, a Kryptonian serial killer and an army of demon children! On sale JUNE 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T"

"Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALOKOV • Art by TOMÁS GIORELLO Cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA Don't miss this new tale of the early days of Superman and Batman's partnership! Someone has gotten close to finding out the true identity of Batman, and now that person has turned up dead! Superman is about to discover just how gray the world of The Dark Knight really is. On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T"

"Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV Art by TOMÁS GIORELLO Cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA It's the brutal final chapter of 'The Secret'! The mastermind behind all the trouble that Superman and Batman have been plagued with ever since that dead body washed ashore in Metropolis stands revealed - and it's none other than the Clown Prince of Crime himself, The Joker! Better get ready to duck, Clark! On sale AUGUST 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T"